Monday, April 25, 2016

21 Day Fix Creamy Chicken Salad

Well, here's a newsflash for you...I have NEVER finished a diet plan, ever. I also am just hitting my 6-week mark post-baby boy and am desperate to get these unwanted baby pounds gone...plus some. So I am really putting my heart all-in this time. Plus, the hubs is actually doing it with me this time which will make a huge difference. AND I am in a weightless challenge to keep me accountable. So, between all these things, I am hoping to stay on track.The program I chose to follow is the 21-Day Fix. If you have not heard of it, it is a portion-controlled diet along with 30-minute exercises. The reason I chose this was the length of the exercises, the fact that it does not eliminate any food group, and I am hoping teaches me good habits for the future. I have been experimenting with the workouts and a few recipes the last few weeks, but today is my day #1 of doing this full-out. So far, I have been impressed. I feel like there is no way I will ever eat the calories allowed (I bumped myself up to the next higher calorie bracket since I am breastfeeding). The best part is I do not feel limited on what I can have (besides the junk stuff)...just how much.The other part of the diet I have really enjoyed and have been doing for about a week is drinking Shakeology. The stuff is pricy, but it is delicious. It definitely makes me want less junk and sugar by curbing my cravings, and keeps me fuller longer. I am going to bite the bullet of the cost and keep it going, because it is full of goodness. This chicken salad is super yummy and the dressing is tasty as well. Keep watching for my final review of the program after 21 days!

2 comments:

Hope you don't think I am a creep by stalking your blog. I have for a while because I loved your recipes..and honestly I don't remember how I found it at one time. Anyways thanks so much for sharing I appreciate it and I would love for you to post many healthy recipes. I just had a baby myself and of course need to lose weight but don't want to limit myself...and I am starving with breastfeeding!

You are too sweet, and thank you! I started this blog to keep track of family recipes and it has just blossomed from there :) Good luck with the baby weight...it is so so hard to lose, especially the more you have and older you get! I'll keep the healthy recipes going, I am feeling super motivated to lose my weight this time since I am more than likely done with having kids!

Me

I'm not going to pretend to be a chef....I'm not. I don't come up with any recipes on my own, I may get inspired to switch an ingredient or two every now and then, but that's it! I do love to find new recipes that other people have come up with that are delicious. I started cooking a lot more when I went from being a full-time working woman to a mom and wife of a poor dental student and couldn't afford takeout like I had in the past. Instead of eating boxed meals, I took the initiative and started cooking! This is my place to store the recipes I try, in an organized fashion rather than having recipe cards scattered all over the kitchen. It is also an easy way to share my recipes with those that ask "Can I get that recipe?!" Some are family favorites, others are recipes that caught my eye. My simple family recipe project has turned into a fun little hobby that keeps going and going. In any case, enjoy :)

About Me

Nate and I have been married since December 2005. We have two sweet little boys named Tucker and Grayson and they are a joy! We currently live in Eastern Washington state where we are attempting life in the country. As a family we love to go on walks, do outdoor activities, see new places, attend sporting events, and enjoy all the good things in life!